Whitmead Lane, Tilford

Highmead is a handsome and substantial, detached house with seven bedrooms and a wealth of character features, situated in a peaceful and sought-after location. The property provides more than 7,000 sq ft of versatile, well presented accommodation.

The ground floor has a large reception hall with panelled walls, a recessed fireplace and oak flooring. Double doors lead to the dual aspect 30ft sitting room, with a southeast-facing bay window, and an ornate open fireplace. Also on the ground floor is a sun room with lovely views of the garden, a playroom, a large formal dining room and an impressive 35ft reception room with panelled walls, a fireplace with a log burner, and ample space for both seating and dining areas. The well-equipped kitchen and breakfast room includes terracotta floor tiles, fitted wooden units, a central island and a four oven AGA, while a walk-in larder, pantry and store provide excellent additional storage.

The first floor has six well-presented double bedrooms, four of which have washbasins, with several also featuring built-in storage, including one with a walk-in wardrobe. One bedroom also opens onto a southwest-facing balcony. There are three bathrooms on this level, while the landing also provides access to a first-floor kitchen, dining room and sitting room, offering excellent potential to create a self-contained annexe if required. Stairs continue to the second floor, where there is a seventh bedroom and loft storage.

This property has 2.35 acres of land.